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Marty Allen
Hello Dere
Marty’s Top Ten
1. The nursing home just announced
their annual holiday season ballet: “The
Kneecracker.”
2. The first time I talked to this Congressman it was very exciting. I never
believed I could communicate with the dead!
3. I heard its getting
tough to park in New
York. A mounted policeman just had
his horse towed
away.
4. This year
more and more
Americans are discovering a great tax shelter - unemployment.
5. The people who keep urging me to follow my dreams have no idea how weird my
dreams are.
6. Everyone knows that felines are smarter
than canines. You’ll never find eight cats
dumb enough to pull a sled through the
snow.
7. Politicians like to stand on their records
- that way nobody can see them.
8. I always vote for the candidate that I
know is on the take, fools around and
never stops drinking. This way,
we won’t have to break him
in.
9. I did my income tax by myself
and I’m so proud.
I never knew I
could write fiction!
10. When women get depressed
they either eat or go shopping. Men invade
another country.
Bonus: There’s an old saying: An hour
after Chinese food, you’re hungry again.
There’s also a new saying: An hour after you
eat Mexican food, you wish you had eaten
Chinese food.”
For over the past decade, Marty Allen has performed with his on and off stage
singing partner Karon Kate Blackwell.
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Guardianship Part III - Now Get Results
Roberts Rules
Her name is April Parks
real estate agents. Even your
barber and manicurist must be
and she is the “poster child”
why the Nevada guardianlicensed.
ship laws must be changed.
But private guardians, who
maintain, manage, have sole
Her M.O. as a private forprofit guardian is to do everycontrol and spend (your) hunthing possible in separating
dreds of thousands, if not milfamily and squeezing every
lions of dollars - including bank
last dime from her acquired
accounts, pensions, Social Se“ward.” Although her actions
curity payments, trust accounts
are disgraceful, they are per(and even the right to sell your
home for pennies on the dollar)
fectly legal.
can do what they please without
She must be stopped - since
you, or your loved one might
state oversight.
be her next victim.
Be assured that with my Rana
on her “Don(na) Quixote”
Over the past few months,
crusade (and as her faithful
The Vegas Voice has reviewed
Rana and Dan “on the air” with The Vegas Voice “Senior Eyes on squire) The Vegas Voice will
We have over 3500 petitions.
and investigated this obscene
Carson City.”
(but very lucrative) guardcontinue to follow-up on this
Their
life
as
he/she
knew
it
is
over
and
issue. And by the time you read
ianship industry. During this time, political
nated person or relative...” over the private
this,
we
will
have submitted your petitions,
editor Rana Goodman and yours truly have the nightmare begins.
As the court approved guardian, along guardians. At the very least, the idea that a testified before the various Nevada legislative
met with families torn apart by these private
with threats of “calling the police”, she is stranger (private guardian) can legally take committees, travel back to Carson City and
guardians - starting with Ms. Parks.
over a senior’s life and grab all their finanWe spent countless hours reviewing peti- legally able to keep relatives apart and, with cial assets; while keeping the family relatives do whatever we can to have these bills passed
tions, observing court hearings and listening the assistance of the Nevada Guardianship away, would be eliminated.
into law.
“off the record” to people inside this guard- laws, prohibit family members from interferAs for private guardian April Parks? I have
Additionally Assembly Bill 325 sponsored
ing
with
her.
no doubt that through her attorney, she will
ian cesspool. Most heart-wrenching was our
While The Vegas Voice is more than will- by Assemblymen Michael Sprinkle, Marilyn (once again) explain to the hearing master
meetings with those pleading and begging
Kirkpatrick and Melissa Woodbury is another
us to help them regain control of their lives ing to highlight how private guardians (and bi-partisan propose law that would license her “minor mistakes and simple errors” as to
especially Ms. Parks) perverts the system
and/or to be reunited with their families.
private guardians, require them to be bonded where all the money went.
to
their
financial
gain
(by
the
way,
did
you
I have said it before and will continue to
But if you believe in “right-or-wrong”,
and provide a recourse for families who have
there surely will be a special place in hell for
repeat it until the Nevada Legislature revises know that she is never wrong? Her lack of been victimized by their wrongful actions.
the guardianship statutes (NRS 159): Hav- disclosing all of the ward’s assets and/or failThink about this - your attorney is li- her when she appears before the “ultimate
ing a private guardian appointed for a ing to file the legally required “annual ac- censed, as is your accountant, as well as court.”
senior is like selecting a child molester to counting” of where all the money went are
run a day care center. It is financial exploi- merely “oversights” or “errors”) we think it
tation and abuse, and private guardian April is more important to look to the future - and
to end this shameful system.
Parks is “Exhibit A.”
As I advised last month, this issue is now
Through her connections with various
home health agencies, caregivers and even before the Nevada Legislature. Thankfully, it
hospitals, she hunts for seniors who are un- appears that both the Senate and the Assemable to protect themselves. Like a vulture cir- bly have stepped up, listened to us (as well as
cling its prey, she has an uncanny knack of your 3,500+ petitions) and said “enough is
enough.”
finding those that have money.
Senate bill 262 sponsored by Senators
She is also quite capable of quickly petiBecky
Harris, Patricia Farley, Mo Denis, Pete
tioning the Family Court for “temporary”
Goicoechea,
Don Gustavson, Mark Manendo,
guardianship. And armed with a Physician’s
Certificate that is nothing more than a “fill Tick Segerblom and James Settelmeyer (and
in the box” form, she is appointed guardian co-sponsored by Assemblymen Lynn Stewart,
without the senior/proposed ward being in Ervin Nelson, Stephen Silkerkraus and Mecourt, or even being aware of the legal pro- lissa Woodbury) is a bi-partisan measure
that, in essence, will strike the prohibition of
ceedings.
In reality, the senior (and family) never non-Nevada residents (i. e. your adult children) to serve as guardians.
knew “what hit him.”
More importantly, SB 262 provides that the
Armed with such court order, April Parks
simply commands them to come with her. courts “shall give preference to a nomiapril 15
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On My Soap Box
Rana Goodman
Guardianship Update
My biggest question while getting ready to
head for Carson City, and in addressing the
guardianship seminars Dan and I have been
asked to present is: How do private guardians
find their wards?
We already knew several ways and had discussed them at our seminars; people giving out
too much information at financial planning
meetings, loose-lipped caregivers who tip off
guardians, house cleaning staff, “well meaning” neighbors and so on.
Dan and I have searched for the common denominator by connecting some of these victims
together. Well, we found one, and it should have
been clear as day. Perhaps it was, and that was
why we didn’t see it before - it was there in plain
sight.
We found families whose loved one landed in
guardianship as a result of a simple “slip and
fall” that placed them in a hospital. And it went
downhill from there.
While they were in the hospital, a doctor
would be asked to give the patient a cognitive
evaluation; perhaps a nurse thought they needed extra care, and as outlined in Dan’s article,
one particular guardian trolls the halls looking
for wards.
We also discovered that the physician’s certificate form checked off by the doctor is readily
available. More importantly, the doctor may, or
may not be aware that the form is going to be
used exclusively for a guardianship issue.
In speaking to one such doctor, we were told
that his/her patient may need help, be it in
him that he duced the bill. Well Yeah! (I thought that and
was no longer politely said, “Yes, I would love to”).
in the “Big
Our next stop, after a glass of celebratory wine
Apple.”
and the best chicken pot pie, was with Rick and
This was Ne- Terri Black, (Terri’s father is in guardianship in
vada and still Las Vegas) to the Attorney General’s office. We
a small town/ wanted to see what kind of help we could get
state, where since Clark County District Attorney Wolfson
everyone knew didn’t seem interested in doing much more
everyone. You than looking the other way when it came to secan imagine niors being cheated.
With Senator Becky Harris as she
Interviewing Assemblyman
Dan’s surprise
That too seemed to be a positive visit. There
introduces SB 262 to the Nevada Michael Sprinkle for The Vegas Voice when we ar- was the promise of “have your families send us
Senate
“Senior Eyes on Carson City” radio rived at Sena- information and we will follow-up on what the
home care or a guardian at the time of
program
tor Harris office DA does not take care of.”
the evaluation, but a week or month
and her “right
Last stop of the day was Assemblyman Mifrom then, things may be back to normal. The hand” was a gentleman who I worked with sev- chael Sprinkle. He proposed a bill requiring the
doctor assumed they would then be re-evaluat- eral years ago - Scott Sabraw who taught me the licensing of private for-profit guardians.
ed.
ropes of lobbying. Yes, a very small town.
He was not sure if his bill draft would be out
No statement like that was on any chart we
Senator Harris was more than gracious; giv- before the deadline and we were really sweatreviewed. All seemed to indicate permanent ing us plenty of time to go over the points in ing it. The Assemblyman told us that Monday
mental incapacitation.
the bill draft that were important to the families was “D-Day.” If it was not out then, it would not
Was it an error by omission? This kind of er- we were working with, and the pitfalls we had make it.
ror has cost people we met a year, or more of encountered in our investigation.
This is an important bill and we all had our
their lives and a tremendous amount of money.
She told us that the best of her bill and Assem- fingers (and toes) crossed. It did come out and
Now I was ready to travel to Carson City and blyman Lynn Stewart’s bill were being merged by the time you read this, Dan and I will have
discuss guardianship issues. My appointment together and should be ready in a few days to be testified before the Assembly Committee on
with Senator Becky Harris was made with trepi- introduced to the Senate. Then, shaking off all Commerce and Labor.
dation, since I am very superstitious and our of my superstitions, she asked if I would like to
Stay tuned…perhaps the good guys are gomeeting date was Friday the 13th. But I was de- sit with her on the Senate floor when she intro- ing to win after all.
termined to forge ahead.
Dan kept prompting me during the entire Rana Goodman is The Vegas Voice political editor and a “trouble shooter, advocating
flight to the Capitol about his New York rule of for seniors.” She also maintains a community web site, www.anthemtoday.com; a
no more than 2 minutes to make your point. I, forum for residents in Sun City Anthem. She can be reached at: [email protected].
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Cover Story
Mark OToole Sings the Music of Manilow
By: Sam Wagmeister – Nightlife
Editor
The cool kids were listening to the
Zombies, Outsiders and Deep Purple during the 10 years that began in the mid
70s. Mark OToole was listening to Barry
Manilow.
The admiration OToole has for Manilow comes full circle when he steps
to the microphone with the blessings of
Manilow’s team and performs, Music
of Manilow April 19 at the TI (formerly
Treasure Island).
“I’ve been a fan since I was a kid,” says OToole,
a 23 year Vegas veteran with a 50+ casino resume.
“Tribute artists don’t speak to their subjects,” he
says, “but I wanted the approval of the Manilow
group. This is the best show I’ll ever do in my life,”
he says excitedly.
OToole first met Manilow auditioning for the
Broadway’s Copacabana, a show based on Manilow’s hit song. “Where the heck have you been?”
an impressed Manilow asked after OToole nailed
Mark OToole’s standing ovation at Smith Center. Photo by Jake Klein Photography.
the audition. Only his heavy Boston accent kept
OToole from landing the role.
OToole first saw Manilow in 1975 at Boston’s
Sullivan Stadium. “He struck a chord with me. I
remember how much joy he brought to that stadium.”
With Manilow’s impending retirement (he’s now
on his One Last Time tour) “there will be a huge
void of his music,” OToole says. “I want to keep the
music alive. I want to appeal to the Fanilows all
around the world,” he says of Manilow’s fans base.
OToole’s Las Vegas journey began after winning
top honors on Ed McMahon’s 1994 Star Search.
“After I won, it opened up a lot of doors for me.”
He transitioned with the times, first as a country artist then, a more traditional lounge approach
with music of the Rat Pack genre. Showering after a
1997 performance at Paris Las Vegas, he felt a slight
lump in his neck.
OToole was diagnosed with stage 4 lymphoma
and given just weeks to live. Less than two years
later, after enduring the treatments, the scaring, and
the casino’s shift from live lounge entertainment,
OToole was back as a headlining crooner with a
Sam Wagmeister
Pia Zadora at Pierro’s Italian Cuisine
As a bride barely out of her teens, Pia Zadora’s “home away from home” was the Riviera, once Las Vegas’ largest, most luxurious
casino.
Zadora’s then-husband, Meshulam Riklis,
held ownership of the Riviera in his corporate
conglomerate. Zadora’s next birthday on May
4th, marks the last time that Riviera employees will file out of the casino before the convention bureau takes title to the property and
deconstruction begins.
Today the bubbly Zadora remembers her
Riviera days with aloofness. “It was a whole
new world. It was my stomping ground…my
place to start. I was always part of everything,
but I kept my distance.”
She adds “He (Riklis) gave me two wonderful kids,” pointing out that the Riviera’s coffee shop, Kady’s, and their fine dining steak
house, Kristofer’s, were named after the couple’s two children.
As a child, Zadora was sent to acting classes
to help overcome shyness. By her seventh
birthday she was on the Broadway stage with
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loyal fan base.
OToole spreads credits for his upcoming
show to musical director Gary Anderson
and longtime friend Roberta Kent, a 13
year veteran of the Manilow organization
who helped write OToole’s current show.
A casual humor and audience rapport
are trademarks of OToole’s shows. Humor
that seems passed on through the genes.
Recently sitting in a casino café with
his father, retired Boston cop Dan, the two
good naturedly spar like pals from a buddy
film. Mark had secretly videoed Dad singing Hello
Dolly then played it for one of his show audiences.
“Now you know where I didn’t get my talent.”
After some family strife, the two have reunited
following a 17 year estrangement. Dad Dan secretly
flew to town, seating himself in the first row of one
of his son’s shows. “Oh man, did I miss him” Dad
said relating how they shared tears.
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People & Places
late ‘80’s.
son. Today the boy often accompanies her to
Husband Riklis wanted his wife near- performances.
by, prompting him to bring her into his
Zadora’s future plans include appearances
Riviera with comedian David Brenner. in Los Angeles, Germany and London.
That led to years of headlining work up
“Everyone wants Vintage Vegas,” Zadora,
and down The Strip with Neil Sedaka, says, “but that doesn’t exist anymore.” Her
Rich Little, Bobby Vinton, Paul Anka, current lounge act however, at Pierro’s Italian
Glenn Campbell and others.
Cuisine, Friday and Saturday nights recreates
“I was with Joan Rivers (at Caesars) the era.
the night her husband died.” Ties still
The act opened nearly two years ago with
bind her to those days, “I feel a sense of Sinatra’s longtime musical director Vinnie
the famously bawdy Tallulah Bankhead, then
connection when I walk into a casino. I Falcone before Falcone moved on to Bob AnFiddler on the Roof and other shows before feel at home.”
derson’s Sinatra tribute at the Venetian. Joey
moving to Hollywood.
With a Grammy nomination and Gold- Singer has since replaced Falcone.
Reminiscing of her Tinseltown childhood, en Globe award behind her, appearances
“I had to get used to talking to the audiencshe speaks of her playmates and their fami- throughout the world - including the Lon- es…live…like they were in my living room. I
lies. “To me, Judy Garland was just my friend’s don Palladium and Carnegie Hall, Broadway, did it on my own. I created it on my own. For
(Lorna Luft’s) mother.
movies and countless nights on The Strip, the first time, I created my own destiny.”
Irony struck when fellow Hoboken native Zadora put an abrupt halt to her career with
“Before, I wasn’t real - I didn’t know who I
Frank Sinatra spotted Zadora performing a 15-year hiatus to care for her special needs was. I turned into the real Pia at Piero’s.”
with comedian Jackie Mason. Looking for a
replacement for Liza Minnelli, Luft’s sister Sam Wagmeister, a local Realtor specializing in Las Vegas senior communities, covers
who had left Sinatra’s show, Sinatra invited
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Beverly Washburn
Hollywood Memories
She Kissed Elvis
Happy Spring, Happy Easter,
Happy Passover or whatever
you might be celebrating. How
blessed are we to be enjoying
this beautiful weather we’re
having!
I wanted to write this month
about another one of my very
dearest friends in the world..
and yes you read that right...
she kissed Elvis!
Her name is Cynthia Pepper
and for all of you Elvis fans,
you will remember her as starring with Elvis in the movie
“Kissin’ Cousins.” She also had
her own TV series from 19611962 called “Margie.”
She has many other credits; having appeared on 77 Sunset Strip, My Three Sons, The
Flying Nun, and The Adams Family, just to
name a few.
At the risk of sounding redundant, since I
always say how sweet my friends are, I would
be remiss in not saying that Cindy (as I call
her) is truly one of the sweetest people I have
ever known and one of the dearest friends I’ve
well.
Speaking of which, Cindy has a wonderful
book which she co-wrote with Victor J. Hanson
called “Pigtails, Presley, and Pepper.” And like
mine, can be found on Amazon.
It’s a terrific book with wonderful photos
and I guarantee you won’t be able to put it
down.
Some of you may also remember her father
Jack Pepper from Vaudeville and who was also
Ginger Rogers first husband. There are countless stories in it, and I highly recommend it.
I adore Cindy and count her as among one
of my most cherished friends. Another one of
the things that bonds our friendship is our
shared love for animals. I smile every time she
Once again, for those of you who have refers to me as her “Little Sis” and I count my
ever had. One of the best parts for me, is that
she too lives here, so we get together just about bought my book, (again, many thanks) you blessings to have such a wonderful friend.
will recall that she wrote something very nice
every week for lunch or dinner or a movie.
Until next time, remember: You have two
Not only that, but we talk on the phone ev- about me in the beginning of my book. There hands. One to help yourself, the second to help
ery day, which her husband can never under- are also several photos of us together in it as others. stand (It must be a girl thing). So many times
while we’ve been on the phone, you’ll hear Beverly Washburn graced the silver screen as a child actress and is the author of Reel
him with his cute British accent saying in the Tears which can be bought online at Amazon.com or ordered through Barnes &
background “Get off the bloody phone. You’re
Noble bookstores. You can contact Beverly at: [email protected]. Check out her
going to see each other in an hour!” He always
awesome, new website: www.beverlywashburn.com.
makes us laugh...and yes, we keep talking .
Adrea Nairne-Barrera
Don’t Worry, It’s Just a Cold
I’m on the back side of my 60’s and in pretty
decent shape, except for the usual denial that
I’ve slowed down. So when I get sick, I really
don’t expect it to disrupt my life.
Back when I was a kid, if I got a cold, my
mother filled a bowl with hot water and made
me put a towel over my head and breathe in
the steam. I remember sitting in the bathroom with the bowl on the hamper waiting to
feel better. Like magic, it always worked!
If I had a fever, our doctor would come over,
check me out and give us whatever was needed for me to get better.
Fast forward to 2015, catch a cold and
you’re hopelessly lost in a maze of regulations
where no doctors come to see you unless you
shell out hundreds of dollars for a house call.
And pharmacies don’t deliver on most medications.
I got a cold and tried my very best to tough
it out. After 2 weeks of “No I’m not sick” and
“Yes I am sick,” it went from an occasional
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60’s to 60
who have ever experienced it, no fur- ing? That cost me $47 and I had to sign disther explanation is required.
closures.
I dragged myself to my doctor who
By the time this goes to press, I hope to be
prescribed antibiotics (now I had a over all this. Right now, I’m still making horfever too) and a new bottle of cough rible noises when I sleep and I cough for no
syrup. Then I dragged myself to the reason at all. It seems the older I get, the lonpharmacy, but they were out of the ger things take to get out of my system.
cough syrup, so I had to go to another
I would prefer that good stuff lingered, inone.
stead of coughs and sniffles. We should be on
The 2nd pharmacy said my Medi- a reward system for surviving embarrassing
care doesn’t cover it because they moments and outbursts of sneezes, “gunkies”
don’t want to be responsible for me and yelps.
falling down because the cough syrup
When you’re sick with something considsneeze to all out misery.
could make me dizzy. Really?
ered a discomfort and hardly a reason to stay
Everything hurt. I had that awful cough
Let me get this straight. Medicare will pay home, you expect it to be done in a couple
with no relief and Friday was just a day away. I
for narcotic pain killers, but I need 4 ounces of days. It takes longer than recovering from
found about 3 tablespoons of old cough mediof cough syrup so my cough doesn’t blow my surgery!
cine from 2011 still in the cabinet, so clearly,
head apart and they’re worried about me fallBut don’t worry, it’s just a cold.
that wouldn’t make it through the weekend.
Add to the mix all the aches and inconve- Adrea Narine-Barrera’s writing focus these days are on observations,
niences of hacking, rib pain and sinuses ready celebrations and complaints about life in the 60’s to being in your 60’s. She
to explode at any moment. Then each cough welcomes comments, stories and feedback to: [email protected].
leads to the probable need for diapers. To those
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Vicki Wentz
A Bedtime Story...From Mother to Daughter
When my little girl was two-and-a-half, she
fell in love with angels. I read to her every classic book for her age, but mostly she begged for
angel stories, and those were hard to find.
So, I made one up.
I had told Louise that angels were our protectors, which was why we said her guardian
angel prayer each night. She took that to
heart. She needed “pertetchin” from the monster under the bed, from all the things that go
bump in the night...and sometimes from life
itself.
Louise’s parents were divorced when she
was 19 months old (her brother 7 weeks) and,
since she had only a mother after that, she saw
and heard (and felt) things that no little child
should need to.
Her mother cried a lot. Her mother was tired
a lot. Her mother was afraid...a lot. Louise
picked that up the way we rarely realize that
toddlers do.
But without the maturity to process this, she
became fearful of going to sleep. We read story
after story each night; we talked in the dark
as we lay side-by-side on her big-girl bed; we
made plans for the next day.
Still, it was rarely enough to make her feel
safe and ready to close her eyes.
So, I told her about angels...that they would
watch over her when she slept, and that between her guardian angel and her mother, we
would always be there to protect and love and
take care of her. And, I went to my room one
night and made up this story, which I called
“Sarah, the Angel.” I told it to Louise virtually
every night after that, until she was about five,
when we backed off to a few times a week.
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pected to raise and
keep them safe, to
give them a happy,
healthy childhood,
to provide food,
clothing, shelter,
a grounding in
moral principles
and
everything
necessary to a thorough preparation
for adulthood - including magical
memories...all by
myself.
With the best of
help from the best
of spouses, I wasn’t
sure I could do it...
And, as we struggled - and I do mean
struggled - through the years and through my
parental inadequacies, I made mistake after
mistake in raising my children, learning from
some, but not every time.
So, I wasn’t an invariably good parent.
Spent years trying to forgive myself for my
foolish, hurtful blunders as a mother.
Yet, my children have told me that - wonder
of wonders - they always knew how desperately
I loved them. They knew. And, how that makes
me smile...and cry...and smile.
Cause maybe I did ok. It doesn’t mean I
couldn’t have done better, but maybe I did
protect them from the monster under the bed.
And, I wrote Gracie, the Angel, which I
dedicated to my granddaughter, Gracie. She’s
five years old and has Down Syndrome. She’ll
need “pertetchin” all of her life, and with
Eventually, I told the story to her brother, but, alone?
Louise as her mother, she’ll get it...something
and as the years went by, I told that story - as
Already, I’d exposed my children to the fear I fierce.
well as another that I made up to match a was experiencing - the anxiety, the anger, dis***Vicki Wentz is a writer, teacher and
painting hanging over my bed - to each suc- trust and betrayal (without meaning to) but
speaker. Readers may contact her - and orcessive niece or nephew who came along.
unable to hide it consistently or keep it from der her book! - by visiting her website at
They all loved it, and each one told me to just damn overwhelming me.
www.vickiwentz.com.
“write it in a book for other kids to read.” I
always promised I would someday. Now I have.
It’s not Tolstoy. It’s not J.K. Rowling. It’s not
even Dr. Seuss. But, it’s mine.
It’s a very simple story, about a little angel
who needs “pertetchin” and gets it...from her
mother...which meant quite a lot to me at the
time. I always promised my daughter that I
would shield her from harm just as the angel mommy did. But, I really didn’t know if
I could.
I mean, here I was with two babies, ex-
The Silvertones Chorus Presents
“Lost In The Fifties”
The Silvertones have done it again! Fresh
from their much acclaimed Winter show, the
multi-talented chorus is topping itself once
more!
“Lost in the Fifties” is filled with those
great songs that you remember from your
past. From the opening medley which sets the
theme to the closing “do-wop” number, you’ll
be entertained and perhaps, even break into
song.
All songs have been carefully arranged and
scored by Musical Director George Pucine to
appropriately fit the vocal ranges and talents
of the chorus. Martha Olsen’s skilled craftsmanship on the piano completes the musical
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team for the spring concert.
The Silvertones are fast becoming the premiere singing group in Sun City Summerlin
and have played to capacity audiences at their
shows. This year’s great selection of music
from the 50s will prove as outstanding an evening as in the past and will provide one of the
“must see” concerts at the Starbright Theater.
Show times: Saturday, May 2nd at 7 pm; and
Sunday, May 3rd at 2 pm. Tickets are $8 and
may be purchased by contacting: Suzanne
702-256-6646; Jeanne 702-838-2908; Kay
702-254-3427 or Sy 702-869-6522.
Get ready to snap your fingers...it’s 50’s
time again!
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Rich Natole
Las Vegas Academy High School
I’m proud to say that Las Vegas is
home to one of the best performing arts
high schools in the country.
Las Vegas Academy (LVA) is in a
class of its own. It is one of the oldest
schools in Las Vegas, but at the same
time one of the most contemporary. When I started performing, it was during
my senior year at Sequoia High School in
Redwood City, California. My high school
was 75 years old at that time.
The microphone barely worked and
needless to say, there were no digital cameras or high tech equipment to use in my
show. To this day, I would give anything
to have a video of my first performance.
Today, kids fortunate to attend Las Vegas Academy (like my son, Mickey) have
no such problems. The aspiring young
performer has all the bells and whistles
with state-of-the-art equipment.
This technology, combined with the
best teachers and faculty is a sure fire
recipe for great success! What a wonderful way to learn your craft.
LVA however is not just a great per-
forming arts school. They also specialize in
liberal arts programs and they’re one of the
best rated academic schools in the country.
Students who attend LVA are encouraged to
study hard and keep their grades up. The ones
who graduate from this school leave with all
the tools and training necessary to start their
journey.
When my son told me he wanted to audition for the school last year, I couldn’t wait to
take the tour. I had heard so many wonderful
things.
At the end of the evening, I was totally sold.
Listening to the speakers followed by student
performers dancing and singing their hearts
out, convinced me that this school was the
real deal.
This high school is so highly rated that it’s
not easy to get into. With submissions of over
2,000 applicants a year, only 300 are accepted
into the theatre program. That means the kids
who come to audition have to really be on
their game.
One of the things I like about LVA is that every kid who attends has given serious thought
to their future. This is very important, because
as we all know, half the battle of success is
knowing what you want and being willing to
put the necessary work in to get it.
The earlier you’re able to start your training, the quicker you can start gaining experience in your craft. Supporting the arts is
something I’ve always felt strongly about. I
love attending plays and musicals put on by
the school.
I was blown away after seeing the production of Aida by the students in February. It was
professional and polished, and if you didn’t
know, you would swear these kids were all
pros.
When you get a chance, catch one of the
productions at LVA. See for yourselves just how
dedicated and hard working these young performers are.
Rich Natole is a comic/impressionist headlining entertainer & host of The Vegas Voice
Radio Show. For more information visit: www.richnatole.com. You can also contact
Rich at: [email protected].
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Wes Winters
My Home Away From My Home
It is with great pride that I celebrate 4 years
performing in the Grandview Lounge at the
South Point Hotel and Casino this April.
Time flies when you are having fun, and I
am having a blast! Sometimes it feels like I
just started; watching my piano being loaded up onto the stage, others like I’ve been
there my whole life.
Either way, what it feels like most is home.
It is an amazing experience for a performer
to find a place that fits so well it can actually
be called their “home.”
I have been extremely fortunate in the 28
years doing this to have landed in several
places that fit this description. I remember
wishing to find a perfect fit when I started
out, and I guess Lady Luck has smiled on me
through the years. But, I also worked my butt
off.
Before I moved to Las Vegas, I had two performing homes; The Westin Crown Center
Lobby Lounge, and then the 12th Street Rag
Club inside the Kansas City Downtown Marriott. Those two venues alone filled 13 of my
17 years as a professional entertainer before
moving here.
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They were both unique and wonderful places to play and we fit one
another very well. I always had a
great time and looked forward to
going to work.
The luck continued when I
moved to Vegas. The first “homes”
I found were the Liberace Museum
and his former restaurant, Carluccio’s Tivoli Gardens. I spent 5 years
performing in each…a tribute
show by day in the museum and
my lounge show by night in the
restaurant.
That’s where I really got my footing in Vegas. I met many amazing
people in both places and quite
a few are still great friends today.
I bounced around then for a few
years, playing different showrooms,
lounges and restaurants, hoping for
another home.
I remember walking into the
South Point and being shown this
new lounge they had added at the
far south end of the casino. It was
all alone, away from the action and the
crowds, and hadn’t done very well.
So, I was “tried out” and after a little
tweaking, it took off! It is truly my home in
Las Vegas and I’m extremely proud to say
that.
A heartfelt thank you to those who gave
a “piano player” a shot at this and allowed
him to make it work - especially Mr. Michael
Gaughan, and all the folks who work to
make South Point a local and tourist favorite.
But mostly, a huge thank you to all of you
for the amazing support these past 4 years.
You all are who’ve made this my home, and
I am incredibly grateful!
*Every FRIDAY and SATURDAY, Wes lights
up the Grandview Lounge inside the South
Point Hotel and Casino, 6 pm-9 pm! For
more info call 702-792-7111.
**Wes will be back every TUESDAY in May
at Addison’s Lounge inside the Rampart Casino at Summerlin from 6 pm-9 pm! Drinks,
Dancing and Great Music! For more info call
702/507-5900.
Visit www.weswinters.com for more info!
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Evan Davis
I Know a Place
Great Shows That You
Never Saw – Part I
It’s said that locals
never go to “The Strip.”
Many don’t, but quite a
few do. This is Part I in a
series of late night, Strip,
Near Strip and Downtown venues.
I’m going to tell you
about shows most of you
will never get to see, but
has some of the best entertainers and talent in
Las Vegas.
Has anyone been to
the Shimmer Showroom
at the Westgate? At 10:30
pm catch a classy topless show, called Sexxy,
which hit the ground
running in January.
A topless show starting
at that late time was not
what I thought my readers would be interested
in seeing, but when I got
there, I found that most of the audience were
older then my kids. And after seeing the show
and talking with Jennifer Romas, the star of
the show, I realized that this is “Vegas Baby”
and we wouldn’t live here if we didn’t believe
that all forms of entertainment is worth the
price of admission.
Seven stunning athletic dancers hit the
stage with exotic, erotic and classy vignettes
that Jennifer Romas has choreographed. The
multi-talented Jennifer created, produced and
stars in the show Wednesday through Sunday
in the Shimmer Showroom at the Westgate,
formerly the Hilton and then LVH.
You’d never know Jennifer had knee surgery
as her alluring acrobatic dance moves show
no sign of hindering her sex appeal - especially during her bathtub routine, but I’ll say no
more, as I’d like you to use your imagination,
which is all part of the performances. “Leave
Your Inhibitions At The Door” as they say before you walk into the theater.
The fantasies instilled by the sexy and sassy
dancers are brought to the audience for an interactive guest experience that is both appeal-
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Jennifer has been dancing for over 30 years
and brings a resume that features numerous
television shows, lead dancing roles, big screen
films and most recently, the distinct honor of
choreographing for pop-superstar Britney
Spears. Jennifer is truly more than just a pretty
face with a killer body. She is also an astute
business women who knows what she wants
and has the tenacity to achieve her goals.
Come on down to Westgate and catch her
show. Tickets are reasonably priced at $29.95
and $39.95 for VIP seating.
Stay tuned for Part II next month that features “I KNOW A PLACE” that will keep you
on the edge of your seat or possibly in your
dancing shoes. Be prepared to read about,
and then possibly visit, other spots that many
of you have never thought about visiting. Or
have you?
With dozens of clubs, restaurants and watering holes all around town, I’ll be checking
out as many of the establishments as physically possible. I’ll spend a week Downtown or
carouse (paint the town red) in an effort to
bring you a firsthand look at “Vegas Baby.”
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Evan Davis is the entertainment editor of The Vegas Voice. You can
read his entertainment blog and sign up to receive his free email weekly
Calendar of Events at www.EvanDavisJazz.com. You can also email
him at: [email protected].
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Yvonne Cloutier
Goodness Had Nothing To Do With It
sex queens.
Mae West was the ultimate business woman!
She was born
She knew what people wanted to hear and watch,
Mary Jane West,
and she worked at making it happen with ingein 1893, the
nuity and talent that stretched over 60 years.
oldest of three
Mae’s performance style was making jokes
children born to
with innuendos; an art she learned to do from
an Irish prizeBert Williams, (I Ain’t Got Nobody,) in his acts
fighter father
about black/white prejudices. She was the epitoand a German
me of this playful talk, while doing a walk called
the Shimmy, where the shoulders are shaken mother. Her mother became Mae’s manager;
making all of her costumes from the time Mae
with the chest protruding.
Even though she worked at her success, she started performing at age 3.
She dressed in skin-tight gowns, bedecking
didn’t make it big until she was 37 - a late age for
Sun City Summerlin Musicmakers
From the archives of over 20 years as a
club and 40 performances comes our Spring
concert, “A GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK.”
This will be a show filled with songs taking us
down memory lane. The show is Saturday, April 25th at 7 pm
and Sunday, April 26th, at 2 pm at the Sun
City Starbright Theater, 2215 Thomas Ryan
Blvd. Tickets are $8 at the monitor stations at
Mountain Shadows, Desert Vista, or Pinnacle
Community Centers They also can be purchased on line for a $2
charge per ticket with credit or debit cards at:
www.scscai.com. All seats are reserved so buy early to choose
your favorite spot. If you need assistance,
call Pat (702/384-4222), Jeanene (702/2284429) or any Musicmaker friend. herself in jewels, maintaining an impeccable
blondness and offering innuendoes in a sultry
voice - posing as a man’s dream of sexual abandonment. She said, “It isn’t what I do, but how
I do it,” “Not what I say, but how I say it”, and
“How I look when I do and say it.”
She was a singing/acting lady of the Gay Nineties, with a petite, hourglass figure, dressing in
garish furs and gowns, wearing 5-inch stiletto
heels and purring witticisms. West adapted her
act as often as she changed gowns, always using
the same style of a swaying, sin-promising strut
with a nonchalant swaying of the hips, an impatient kick of her gown train, and lazy delivery
of lines.
She performed in vaudeville, films, nightclubs,
and on recordings, often writing much of her
material. Mae was constantly censored by the
Society for the Suppression of Vice. She was once
sentenced to 20 days jail – but during that time,
lived comfortably; dining with the warden and
his wife.
She married when she was about 18, but soon
left him. She claimed to have divorced him, but
after she became rich, he appeared to claim half
of her wealth because they were still married.
Her most memorable character was Diamond
Lil - a bad girl singer with a good heart.
A film she made called She Done Him Wrong,
similar to her films Diamond Lil and I’m No Angel, involved a handsome young man whom she
spotted walking along the studio street. “If he can
talk, I’ll take him, she said.
It was Cary Grant. They appeared again in I’m
No Angel, a big success.
She and W.C. Fields made only one film together, My Little Chickadee in 1940, a box office
success, which she wrote. They didn’t get along
outside the film because he was a drinker and
Mae neither smoked nor drank.
During World War II, West’s name was put on
various pieces of military equipment. The Royal
Air Force named its inflatable life jackets, “Mae
Wests.”
Some of her famous quotes are: “I used to be
Snow White, but I drifted; You only live once, but
if you do it right, once is enough; Too much of a
good thing is wonderful; Better to be looked over
than overlooked.”
A checkroom girl once noticed Mae’s diamonds
and said, “Goodness, what beautiful diamonds!”
Mae replied, “Goodness had nothing to do with
it,” which became the title of her autobiography.
She died in 1980 at 87.
Yvonne Cloutier, a former teacher/principal, with a music background, specializes
in ragtime piano. She is an author and has written an easy-to-read book on Scott
Joplin. She reports about music on SCA-TV.com/Anthem Alive! You can contact her
at www.mytimeisragtime.com.
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The Wright Entertainment &
Gateway Arts Foundation Present
Musical Memoirs of the 60s
MarQue Munday and
her stunning female vocal
quartet, will perform live
in the Chrome Showroom
at the Santa Fe Station on
Sunday, April 12th. They
will be performing in a
show called “Musical Memoirs” which pays tribute
to the exciting music of the
60s.
Led by MarQue Munday,
the talented and attractive
ensemble includes Wendy
Edmead, Vivian Ross,
and Crystal Robinson.
These four stellar vocalists
sing and dance their way
through the sounds of the
60s, one of most influential
era’s of music of all time.
These ladies are the renowned group “Radiance”
who also perform the greatest musical hits from the
Motown era nationally and
internationally.
Showtime is 4 p.m. Doors
open at 3 p.m. The cover
charge for the show is $15
(tax inclusive), cash at the
door.
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Charlie Christy - Executive Director
Meeting with the
Governor
April 21 st is the date Ms Senior Nevada
travels to Carson City to visit with Governor Sandoval and hopefully attend a
session at the Legislature. We have to
plan so far ahead
since we are never
sure if our legislature will be in
general session or
having committee
meetings - but we’ll
be there.
We also tour the
Governor’s mansion and the Capital Buildings, the Nevada Supreme
Court, the Nevada State Museum and
historic Virginia City. This is a wonderful experience and one that constantly
reminds us of the privilege of living in
Nevada.
Some of us will go by car while others will fly up for the day. Our gals from
Reno, Sparks, Austin, Eureka also meet
us and it’s another opportunity to bond
and share experiences. Last
month
found us entertaining at senior centers and assisted
living homes. The
attached picture of
our 2014 Queen,
Kat Ray and our
1986 (and first)
Ms Senior Nevada,
Dorothy Guralnik
singing and hamming it up is just
an example of the fun we have as active
seniors.
Now is the time to check out our web
site www.msseniornevada.com or give
us a call (702/458-9899) and become
a contestant in this year’s Pageant on
August 19 th at the South Point Hotel &
Casino.
Seasoned & Haute
Tiffany Fairfax
50 Shades of Relationship
A relationship is a creative work of art that
reflects the heart, body, mind, soul and energy
of the partners. Relationships come in all colors and hues.
They are only gray when the participants
color it gray. Your relationship is your masterpiece.
Take a look at it and decide what color you
and your partner have painted it.
In my vast professional life, as well as my
personal friendships, I think I’ve seen them
all: the dull gray relationships, the vibrant
red-hot exciting ones, the cautious yellow
ones, the green
money-business ones, and
on and on.
There’s a color
for every relationship and a
different hue
that is unique
to each and every one.
You are the
artist - the creator of your relationship. The
canvass was
blank when
you and your
partner met the
first time. Together you interacted in the creation of your
artful relationship. One person does not solely
create it – both of you designed it.
In a museum there are all different types of
art. Some are appealing and some make one
wonder, “What was the artist thinking?”
Our relationships are just like those paintings. Some are magnificent and beautiful
while others are bewildering and even reviling.
We create with our passion. Without passion, our work is a sterile canvass. Some
people have natural talent making it easy for
them to create a beautiful relationship.
Others have to work at it, perhaps get lessons before they can even start the project.
Indeed, the artful task of a vibrant relationship can be overwhelming and challenging
for someone without passion.
The old saying, Practice makes Perfect
certainly has merit. The flaw as it applies here
is that it’s not just you pouring your heart and
soul into this creation, but, it involves your
co-creator partner doing the same.
Both people must work together, not competitively, to create something valuable that
withstands the test of time. True art withstands time…junk does not!
Anyone can slop together the 99-cent
store variety. Aim for your relationship to be
a breathtaking work of art not just a 99-cent
store
piece.
What you create
reflects
you!
Remember
that art can be
restored. The
art restoration
profession is a
thriving one.
This applies to
relationships.
Even a dull,
drab, damaged one can
be restored,
providing
both partners
are willing to
painstakingly
work on it. Yes, it takes a lot of time, training
and patience - but it’s possible.
Take a fresh look at your relationship and
decide what color it is and what shape it’s
in… and even if it’s worth keeping. Sometimes, you just have to donate it to someone
else!
One man’s junk is another’s treasure. If
yours is not a fabulous piece of art, either restore it or donate it and find something that
suits you better.
For those of us who do not have a relationship, think about what you want. I know I
want to create a great work of art like a shimmering gold mosaic Klimt painting – gold
that lasts and endures… and mosaics of each
experience that together create a gorgeous
masterpiece worthy of the finest museum.
Tiffany Fairfax has worked with over 60,000 relationships in her astrology business.
As The Dating Coach, Tiffany prepares individuals for success in dating. For more
information contact her: [email protected].
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Barbara Brighton
About Myself
My experiences living in Vegas for the last
eight months have been wonderful, exciting,
socially enticing and somewhat baffling. My
past lives in Florida and Los Angeles were
much slower and offered nothing like what I
have experienced in Las Vegas.
When I did my talk show in Los Angeles,
I had some of the most well known guests
on it. My first “stars” were Shirley Jones and
Marty Ingels. They rolled into the studio five minutes before show time and I seriously thought I was
going to have to cancel the air date. But there
they were, in their jogging suits and we had a
fantastic interview. Marty would hardly let me get a word in
edgewise - comics are famous for that. Shirley
was a “classy” dame and quite the opposite of
Marty.
Nevertheless, they were the start of my
“names” on the Barbara Brighton Show. I did
that gig for three years and learned a lot about
myself. I would have to say it was the most gratifying job I had in show business. I love to talk. I
guess it started when I was on a bus when I
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Buzzing with Barbara
York, New York.” how he stopped her career. She also invited
And this was all me to her fabulous home and animal zoo because of the gen- “Shambala.” erosity of the great
I never got a chance to call and visit. Maybe
Sammy Davis Jr. someday I will when I return to Los Angeles.
He was appearing
As far as my “first time” it was when I
on General Hos- walked on a stage in the Catskill Mountains. I
pital and threw had a beautiful white gown with sequins and
a “wrap” party netting to give the illusion that I was naked. at the end of his
Well, I felt naked when I first began to
gig. What a fabu- sing. It took me a long time to get over that
lous experience feeling.
that was. Of course, as I got more experienced, I
I was introduced didn’t feel that way anymore. Now I just can’t
by Tippi Hedren, WAIT to go on stage to do a show.
(Birds fame). We
Each day is definitely “new” and constantly
shared a dress- unfolding. Vegas is exactly what I thought it
was five years old and my mom couldn’t being room and she would be - entertainment personified.
lieve I could talk to strangers like I did. filled me in on the “real” Hitch. Thank you to The Vegas Voice, for giving me
Who knew I would grow up to be a talk
She told me fascinating stories about my “voice” to express myself and introduce
show host?
Hitch; the fact that she didn’t like him and celebs to our readers.
When I appeared on “General Hospital” I
played the intensive care nurse and even got Barbara Brighton is a multi-talented performer - singer, comedienne, talk show
to appear on the Hollywood International host and tribute artist for the late, great Joan Rivers. Visit her website at: www.
Awards Show program. This opportunity came barbarabrighton.com. Contact her: [email protected].
when the staff of the show heard me sing “New
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Happy Gardening
Pat Warren
Ask A Master Gardener
Hello Southern Nevada! This is the first in a
series of articles that will (hopefully) help you
take care of your gardens.
Whether you love to do it yourself, or you’d
rather someone else do the regular maintenance and planting, it’s a great idea to know
how things should be done to keep your plants
healthy and your gardens looking great.
So here we go. Our first article is on fertilizing.
At the Master Gardener Help desk we often
get asked: “What kind of fertilizer should I use
for my roses, palms, herbs, etc.” The answer is
simpler than you think.
Contrary to what fertilizer manufacturers
would like you to think, you don’t need a different fertilizer for each of your plants. What
you need is to know is how fertilizers work.
On every container of fertilizer there are
a series of three numbers and they look like
this: 14-14-14 or 12-8-10 (or any other combination of numbers). These numbers repre-
sent the percentage of elements in each
container.
The first number shows how
much nitrogen is in the container. Nitrogen (N) promotes leaf
growth.
The second number represents phosphorous (P).
Phosphorous helps the
plant maintain vibrant
color and also promotes
seed, fruit and flower
growth.
The last number represents potassium (K). Potassium
helps to grow roots and encourages overall
plant health.
So if your plants are looking and feeling well, a fertilizer that has all three same
numbers is the only one you need. But, if your
flowers are lacking, you’ll want to choose a
fertilizer that is higher in phosphorous be-
cause phosphorous promotes
flowering.
If you grow herbs, you
probably want to ensure
leaf growth - then you
need nitrogen. So that’s
what you want to decide
. . .what part of the plant
growth do you want to encourage, and what element is
going to get you there.
Now that we’ve talked about
chemical fertilizers, we’d be remiss if we didn’t talk a little about
natural fertilizers. Just like humans,
plants perform better if they get their nutrients in a natural form.
Many of us take vitamins to supplement the
Pat Warren is a certified Master Gardener with the UNR Cooperative Extension.
She started her training because of the frustration she felt trying to get something,
anything, to grow in Nevada.
Ali Guggenheim
Psychic Attack & Protection – Part II
Stories of psychic attacks have appeared
in every culture throughout history.
Since even a negative thought, directed at
someone is considered a psychic attack, they
are more common than realized. Though
they range in levels of severity, a psychic
attack is defined as someone’s attempt to
manipulate or penetrate another being’s
energy field (aura) with the purpose of illintentions.
No different than the internet where hackers are usually unfamiliar with their victims,
“parasitism” is when aggressors enjoy spreading chaos in peoples’ lives.
We are not only vulnerable and susceptible
to their psychic attacks, but we are also constantly being infused with doses of negativity
through the media sensationalizing doom
and gloom, movies depicting violent attacks
under the guise of entertainment, road rage
(whether our own or not), all relationships,
politics, etc.
Technology and our desensitization of
what is considered the “norm” these days is
enabling us to wade in these murky environments deeper and longer than ever before.
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Although this may all seem very benign, the
truth is that once you familiarize yourself
with the higher realms, you will understand
more fully the risks that you face, and you
will want to prevent and protect yourself (and
your loved ones) from such attacks.
Space, air and time cannot stop or interfere
with psychic attacks. However, the greatest
means of protection that we have is ourselves.
That is why it’s important to have a strong
connection with your higher-self. You can
also call on the support of the universal energies that envelope you. As you maintain a
strong sense of confidence and self assurance,
all protection is available “in the blink of an
nutrition that we get from our food, and fertilizers are like vitamins for plants. The best way
to help your plants be happy and healthy is to
ensure that the soil that they grow in is full of
nutrients.
Easier said than done here in Nevada where
our soil looks more like sand than earth. One
of the best ways to increase the viability of
your soil is to add compost into the ground in
every planting and add mulch on top of the
soil surrounding your plants.
We’ll talk about this in more depth in a
future article, but in the meantime, Happy
Gardening.
Have other questions gardening questions?
You can call the Master Gardener Help Desk
at 702/222-3130. We’re available MondayFriday from 9 am to 3 pm. The service is free.
Psychic Phenomenon
eye.”
In addition to staying strong, the following
are some additional protection practices you
can invoke. These are especially important for
people working with energy.
1. Standing erect with hands at your side,
breathe deeply and consciously. Breathing exercises are good for just about anything. Use
this on a daily basis - but especially when feeling fearful, anxious, and/or ungrounded.
2. Clear your aura on a daily basis. White
sage or Tibetan incense work well, but you
can simply cleanse it in a shower. Pretend
you are standing under a waterfall and see it
cleanse away all negativity.
3. Always have loving thoughts towards
yourself and others.
4. Spray your environment with White
Sage, Black Tourmaline, Pyrite Essence or
Black Obsidian.
5. Use powerful stones such as Amber and
Hematite for grounding.
6. Your pets keep you grounded. Pet them
often.
7. Bathe in Himalayan, Sea or even Epsom
salts.
8. When in the presence of conflicted individuals, keep grounding gemstones on your
person (preferably on your right side).
9. Prayer and meditation along with positive affirmations can not only clear you, but
they bring you clarity, compassion and understanding.
Last, but not least, seeing a practitioners
regularly keeps you clear of attachments,
markings and energy zappers.
Ali Guggenheim was brought to Las Vegas as the resident Spiritualist/Psychic for the
House of Blues Foundation Room when it was a private club to the stars.Feeling lost
and confused about decisions, relationships, career, finances, etc. No issues or events
are too big or too small.
For info about Ali’s fun and unique readings, groups, workshops, events, classes or
spiritual gatherings, call: Ali: 702/202-1888.
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John Rothman
A Kaleidoscope of Many Colors
With “In the Mood” our most recent production at Sun City MacDonald Ranch, things have
been a little hectic over the past few weeks. The
pattern was familiar with the usual final weeks
looking as if the show would never be ready.
Numerous rehearsals, costumes, music, lighting and lyrics to learn were a daily diet. We trucked
on relentlessly.
The three featured dance groups in the show
have been a joy and Sunsations (Sun City MacDonald Ranch) Anthem Jazz and Showstoppers
(both Sun City Anthem) really stepped up and
worked like Trojans to perfect the dance routines.
Guest artists Barbara Eubanks, Phil Perry, Stormi
Caprice and Nicole Duffel added immeasurably to
the banquet and Sylvia and Nick Fiori’s emotional
contribution enriched the program even further.
My hat, as usual, is lifted to all in thanks and
appreciation.
The senior entertainment programs all over the
Valley are constantly producing stellar shows and
in that respect one has to spotlight Kaleidoscope
Productions, a company run with total commitment by the lady at the helm, Susan Girard. She’s
a no-nonsense producer/director who tackles
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Producer/Choreographer Susan Girard
each production with enormous enthusiasm and
meticulous preparation, a sure-fire sign of her 50
years in the theater.
The die was cast when, at only 14, she started
teaching dance and by 16 she established the
Brookfield School of Dance which operated till
1972. She then spread her wings even wider and
got involved in choreographing, producing and
directing many of the classic stage musicals.
These enriched her repertoire impressively and
added many kudos to the ones she had already
received.
All this, significant as it was, served as a departure point for what was to come when she discovered the intimate and beautifully appointed
theater at Sun City Anthem. She had been looking
for exactly that kind of venue for years; a home
base where she could apply her experience in staging ambitious productions. She moved to Anthem
and very soon became a notable figure in their
entertainment endeavors.
In the summer of 2011 she was entertaining a
circle of friends on her back patio and between lots
of laughter and a few bottles of wine, her present
ShowBuzz
production company was born. Kaleidoscope had
come to stay.
“Sold Out” signs appeared regularly for shows
like “Babes in Boyland” which will be having a
revival season this year in April. Towards the end
of last year Susan staged a massive dance-a-thon
called “Celebrations” and “9 to 5” is the big yearend production for the 2015 holiday season.
In true Kaleidoscope fashion, it promises to be
another colorful and vibrant show from this colorful and vibrant director. With singing stalwarts
like Gail Beckman, Carol Joyce and Margaret Carbaugh sharing the spotlight, audiences can be assured of outstanding performances and sparkling
entertainment.
John Rothman is a dancer/choreographer/singer/composer with a
passion for keeping seniors involved in the performing arts. You are more
than welcome to drop him a line at [email protected].
New Leadership for Jewish War
Veterans Post 65
February brought new leadership to
the Jewish War Veterans, Sgt. Manny Peven
Post 65. This post is located
in Henderson and the
Jewish War Veterans of
the United States is a
non-profit organization that supports veterans regardless of race,
religion or nationality. All are welcome to the
monthly meetings on the first Sunday of the
month at the Revere Golf Course. Call (702)
416-1963 for reservations.
Photo: JWV Department of Nevada Senior
Vice Commander Gene
Kanofsky (with mike
in hand) presenting to
Past Department Commander and Installing Officer Ed Kranson;
new Post Commander Barry Freedman and
his staff.
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Keeping It Smooth
Francine Fields
I’ve Got Some excItInG newS
Is it time to DOWNSIZE?
we are expanding our capabilities and services
You want to or plan to retire in a few years, and you
own a large home that is nearly or fully paid off. The
kids are gone, but the upkeep costs haven’t decreased.
Should you retire and keep your home? Or sell your
home and retire to a more comfortable and affordable
lifestyle? Maybe it’s time to downsize.
Smooth Transitions is a FULL-SERVICE move management and professional organizing company
that offers a wide range of related services to help you sort through all the details of your state of affairs
and implement a personalized plan that works for your unique situation.
Downsizing your home—moving from a larger home
to a smaller one—is a great way of saving money and
simplifying your life. A smaller home can save you
money on heating and cooling, landscaping, property
taxes, upkeep costs and more. Perhaps more importantly,
downsizing saves you time, since you will spend less of
it maintaining and cleaning and you’ll have more time
doing the things you enjoy and revel in the company of
those that matter to you most.
Unfortunately, sometimes the choice to downsize isn’t
actually a choice. Some life events, such as a divorce or
unemployment, the aging of a spouse or health issues
are unexpected and force you to downsize for financial
reasons. Or perhaps you are simply ready to move into
a smaller home as you no longer need the extra space or
want to lower your cost of living and spend less time on
home maintenance. Regardless the reason, selling your
home and moving into a smaller one will decrease your
monthly expenses and allow your net worth to grow
exponentially. The Fields-Nepa Group aT Berkshire
haThaway home services can help you sell and/or buy
the right home that fulfills your physical and emotional
needs as well as your financial ones.
Still, some people who are thinking of downsizing
hesitate because they don’t know what to do with all the
stuff they’ve accumulated over the years. They think
it’s too much work and will take too long to unload all
their items. If you don’t have a thorough plan for selling
or giving away your things and you do it in a rush, you
may feel overwhelmed and that you’re losing money.
smooTh TraNsiTioNs can provide you with the help you
need to maximize the sale of those possessions.
When it comes to downsizing, if it makes sense, don’t
wait. For many retirees, it can pay to downsize sooner
rather than later. The financial benefits may not seem
huge at first, but over time they can make a meaningful
difference in extending the life of your nest egg and
improve the quality of your life.
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Home Services and my partner in the Fields-Nepa Group. Paul is also the President of Champion
Movers and our partnership will further expand the wide selection of services we can provide.
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The Travel Company
Crystal
Merryman-Sarbacker
Don’t Cry For Us, Argentina,
We’re On Our Way!
Feb. 28,-Mar. 11, 2016 or
Mar. 6-18, or Apr. 24,-May 6,
13 Days /18 Meals:
11 Breakfasts,(B)
1 Lunch, (L)
6 Dinners (D)
Day 1: Sunday,
Overnight Flight. Discover the best
of Argentina and Chile on an exploration that takes you to colorful Buenos
Aires, historic Santiago, breathtaking
wine regions, and through the prettiest lake crossing in the world!
Day 2: Monday,
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Welcome to Buenos Aires! Birthplace of the tango, it’s referred to as
the “Paris of South America”. Get
to know this dynamic city, and visit
a local market, art museum or an
elegant sidewalk cafe on the historic
Avenida 9 de Julio before the welcome dinner. (D)
Day 3: Tuesday,
Buenos Aires
Pass through unique neighborhoods of San Telmo, Puerto Madero
and Recoleta. Visit Eva Peron’s grave
and learn about her incredible life.
The afternoon and evening are yours
for exploring the city. (B)
Day 4: Wednesday,
Buenos Aires - Mendoza
Journey to the land of sun and
wine, Argentina’s wine country,
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where vineyards and olive groves
flourish. Visit Mendoza, with a
viniculture history dating back to
the 16th century, it produces 70%
of Argentina’s grapes and wines. Its
Malbec grape has made Argentine
wine famous worldwide. (B,D)
Day 5: Thursday,
Mendoza Tour
See the vast Parque General San
Martin and the lively central Plaza
Independencia. Indulge in local
Italian-inspired ice cream featuring
a Mendocino twist. With over 1,000
wineries in the fertile Maipu, Lujan de
Cuyo and Uco valleys, this afternoon’s
tour features a gourmet lunch with
wine pairings plus many opportunities to sample the bounty of Argentine
vineyards. (B,L)
*AIR INCLUDED!
Day 6: Friday,
Mendoza - Santiago, Chile
Today is an epic drive across the
mighty Andes Mountains with fantastic
views of this 4,500 mile range. See
glaciers on the Western Hemisphere’s
highest peak. Marvel at the Puente
del Inca, a natural bridge formed by
avalanches, ice and hot springs. Try a
native favorite, sweetened yerba mate
tea, and enjoy several stops to admire
the unforgettable sights before arriving in the city of Santiago. (B,D)
Day 7: Saturday,
Santiago
Discover the history of Chile’s
capital during a city tour featuring
the Presidential Palace and Santiago’s
old historic center. Ride the cable car
up to Cerro San Cristobal for sweeping views of Santiago and the Andes.
Admire the Statue of the Immaculate
Conception. Browse at a variety of
outdoor markets. The afternoon and
evening are yours.(B)
Day 8: Sunday,
Santiago
Take an optional excursion to
sample Chilean wines from Casablana
Valley at two elegant wineries; or
select an optional visit to Vina del Mar
and Valparaiso, two gorgeous historic
coastal towns; or enjoy Santiago on
your own. It’s up to you. (B)
Day 9: Monday,
Santiago - Puerto Montt Puerto Varas
Fly to Puerto Montt, a charming
German-inspired seaport. Continue
to Angelmo, to stroll their fish market
to experience the flavors of southern
Chile and the locals activities. View the
unique redwood cathedral, and end
your day in Puerto Varas, known for
seafood and German cuisine. Enjoy
panoramic views of Osorno Volcano
from your elegant mountain resort.
(B,D)
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Day 12: Thursday,
Bariloche - Buenos Aires
Fly back to Buenos Aires for the final
night of your trip. Take time to once again
stroll through the center of this amazing
city before your farewell dinner high
lighted by an energetic tango show.
You’ll also have a chance to try it
yourself during a tango lesson!
(B,D)
Day 13: Friday,
Buenos Aires
Tour Ends leaving you with
life long memories of a
region that will stun and
delight you at every turn. (B)
Day 10: Tuesday, Puerto Varas Bariloche, Argentina
The Legendary lake crossing awaits!
The inspiring beauty of the southern
Andes unfolds from Chile to Argentina
via a series of lake cruises across Lake
Frias, Todos Los Santos and Nahuel
Huapi, as well as a drive though South
America’s first national park. View
mountain peaks, cascading waterfalls,
and indigo-colored lakes before arriving in Bariloche, known as “Little
Switzerland”. (B)
Day 11: Wednesday,
Bariloche
Embark on the renowned Circuito
Chico tour of Bariloche to see panoramic views of the mountains and the
pristine lake from atop Cerro Campanario. Enjoy this lovely Germaninfluenced village and indulge in the
city’s famously decadent chocolate
during a visit to a chocolate factory.
The afternoon is yours before dinner
at a local restaurant. (B,D)
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Day 13: Buenos Aires - Iguazu
Fly north to Iguazu Falls. Celebrated
as the most beautiful waterfall in
the world, this breathtaking natural
wonder is located at the crossroads of
Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay, (D)
Day 14: Iguazu
Return to the park and ride the
Rainforest Ecological Train to the start
of the falls, nature trails, and catwalk
paths. Look for rainbows in the cloud
of spray - you’re so close, you’ll likely
get wet! (B)
Day 15: Iguazu - Buenos Aires
Return to Buenos Aires and enjoy
the remainder of the day at leisure.
Your hotel is located close to pedestrian shopping avenues, sidewalk cafes
and restaurants. (B)
Day 16: Buenos Aires
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For more information or
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Stu Cooper - Travel Editor
What’s Social Media?
About 25 years ago, when my father was
reaching retirement age, he informed me
that the computer age was going to pass
him by. “I don’t understand them and
I’m never going to use one” he said.
And he was true to his word. I never saw
my father in front of a computer screen,
surfing the net or emailing.
That was the early 1990’s. I knew I
had to become somewhat proficient with
computers. And I embraced them - especially for word processing early on and
later for the information fast lane of the
internet.
Today, I think I have a basic dexterity
with computers. Not as good as my son
who works for Apple (yes, that Apple) but
enough to work my way around a computer.
That is until recently. I have just come
to learn that I really know nothing about
the computer world. Let me explain.
For all of you who are members of the
Vegas Voyagers Travel Club you know
that we publicize our meetings by post-
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ing them in The Vegas Voice. We have
meetings every few months and they are
always announced in the paper.
It works pretty well. We get anywhere
between 75 and 150 people at our meetings.
It has now been recommended by my
web site administrator that if I want the
Vegas Voyagers to grow it has to be - no
it must be, through social media. Yes, social media. Translated that means pub-
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licize the Vegas Voyagers on Facebook,
Twitter, Instagram and the like.
Therein lies the challenge. I do not
know much about these social media
outlets. Yes, I have a Facebook page but I
really do not know how to optimize it for
Vegas Voyagers purposes. I do like to read
all of my friends’ posts however.
So on the advice of my website administrator I publicized a local Vegas Voyagers meeting in Sun City Anthem “only”
online. I posted it on Facebook, sent out
an email blast, had some blog writers
post it and did not announce it in this
paper.
Can’t tell you how it worked because as
I write this on March 16th, the meeting is
scheduled for March 25th. I will let you
know the turnout for this on line only
publicized event.
I’m cautiously optimistic, but skeptical. I really want it to work. Unlike my
father, I will not let the computer era
pass me by. It might take me a little time
to catch up to the present but I will get
there.
And, as a true baby boomer, I will continue to inform the readers of The Vegas
Voice about upcoming meetings the old
fashioned way - in this newspaper. So be
on the lookout for our next meeting right
here.
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Around Our World
Kathy Manney
Spirit of ’45 – President Franklin Roosevelt
Franklin Delano Roosevelt is the only president of the United States to be elected more
than two terms.
The most remarkable fact however about
his presidency, is that he brought the United
States through the Great Depression and World
War II to a prosperous future. A recent survey
of older Americans found that many consider
him our country’s best president in the past
100 years.
A tradition lasting through Roosevelt’s
presidency was the cocktail hour in the West
Sitting Hall at the end of the day. Prohibition
was still the law when he was first elected and
the gin, Scotch and bourbon served in the West
Sitting hall were all illegal.
Some historians believe Franklin married
his wife Eleanor, (who was Theodore Roosevelt’s niece) because her intelligence challenged him. Franklin and Eleanor were two
complex people who became the most formidable husband and wife team to ever occupy
the White House.
Franklin Roosevelt was a Democrat, though
his distant cousin Theodore Roosevelt, who
was also President before Franklin, was a
Republican. The cousins shared many commonalities and both overcame serious health
adversities.
As a child, Theodore was so badly afflicted
by asthma, he wasn’t expected to live. Franklin
contracted infantile paralysis/polio when he
was 39. Both men had great optimism and a
good sense of direction.
During the Great Depression, FDR threatened to amend the Constitution in order to
pack the Supreme Court with more members to get his way on New Deal legislation.
The New Deal was a Federal program to give
American’s jobs and commissioned murals
and sculptures for more than 1,000 post office
buildings - helping to boost people’s morale
during the 1930s.
The United States Department of the Treasury established the Office of the Supervising
Architect in 1852 to design and construct post
office buildings to meet the growing need for
them. The new buildings were meant, not only
for transacting business, but to serve as symbols of the strength and stability of the federal
government.
As part of the New Deal, President Franklin
Roosevelt took these steps further. He commissioned colorful murals inside newly constructed post offices to inspire Americans and restore
faith and hope in the federal government following the Great Depression.
He wanted the post office art to be native,
human and alive. Painted by locals in each
area and representing the things that the people were touched by and loved.
President Franklin Roosevelt died while vacationing in Warm Springs, Georgia of a cerebral hemorrhage in April, 1945. Vice President
Harry S. Truman was quickly sworn into office.
A newspaper at the time wrote that Roosevelt’s political career “was one of the stormiest in presidential history.” Nonetheless, news
of his death was met with shock around the
world.
Franklin Roosevelt was one of the most beloved and most hated men of his time. When
introduced to actor Orson Welles, FDR told
him: “You and I are the two best actors in
America.”
A memorial honoring Franklin Roosevelt is
located on Washington, D.C.’s National Mall.
Each outdoor room is devoted to one of his
four terms in office.
Interestingly, Franklin Roosevelt is the only
American President depicted in an official
monument statue alongside a pet. The statues
of FDR and his beloved dog, Fala, appear together at the Memorial.
Kathy Manney enjoys visiting interesting places and being an Adventure Diva. Her
“Must See” travel journeys continue - always with enthusiasm.
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Myra Gougér
I Want to Sell My House. Now What?
I recently got a phone call from a man
in New York. Apparently, The Vegas Voice is
getting readership in many places through
friends of friends.
After he had introduced himself, he asked
me this question: “I want to sell my house.
Now what?”
I have been selling real estate for 23 years
in two states, 11 of those years in Nevada. This
was the first time that I heard this question
and also the first time that I had heard it stated that way. Usually people say “Can you come
over and tell us what you think of our home,
or can you tell me what my home is worth?” I
could have answered with a simple answer: I
can list your home. I had the feeling though,
that wasn’t the answer he was seeking.
I started asking more questions. How long
have you owned this home? Where is it located? Is there a mortgage?
To the first and second questions: “Don’t
know.” A “Maybe” for the third. I was beginning to think this whole conversation was
sounding mighty strange. I asked more questions.
I got some answers. The man in NY had
recently inherited the home. He had never
owned a home and lived and worked in NY.
He wanted only the money. His great grandparents had left him the home (I sell to many
seniors. It made me think of many of them
and how hard they worked to get the things
they had in life).
I checked the tax page for the property. The
property was still in his great grandparents’
Ken Richardson
Reporting Gifts
It is not unusual for board members and community managers to receive small tokens of appreciation on special occasions. For example, a box
of candy on Valentine’s Day, or movie tickets to celebrate a birthday seem completely harmless.
However, these things can quickly add up and
trigger a reporting requirement that’s easy to overlook.
NRS 116.31185 prohibits an executive board
member, officer or community manager from
soliciting or accepting any form of compensation,
gratuity or remuneration that would improperly
influence the decision making process, or would
create or appear to constitute a conflict of interest.
In other words, bribes are illegal.
The statute sets a fairly low bar, but does allow
a few modest exceptions. For example, attorneys,
law firms and vendors may offer, “gifts, incentives,
gratuities, rewards, or other items of value” of up to
$100 per year. If accepted, the gift must be reported.
The companion regulation, NAC 116.480 mirrors the statute and prohibits executive board
members and officers from accepting any amount
of money or items of value that exceed an aggregate amount of $100 per year. Although the limit
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The Real Estate Lady
names. Now I could answer his question.
In order to sell the property which WASN’T
IN A TRUST (property in a trust passes directly to the decedents without going through
court), he had to have the will probated in
court in the state where the will was made and
then the probate court would give him a ruling. Once he got the ruling, he could sell the
home.
I then gave him the standard steps for listing and selling a home. (1) Documents need
to be signed before the property can go into
the MLS (Multiple Listing Service for realtors).
(2) Advertising (3) Buyer (4) We open escrow
(5) Home inspection (6) Appraisal, if necessary (7) Property is funded (8) Property is recorded (9) Payment.
I take care of everything for my sellers and
buyers every step of the way and send them
information on everything as it happens. So,
to answer the “Now What?”, if you wish to sell
or you are looking to buy, please call me.
If you are ready to sell, please call me for
a FREE professional consultation. You might
be amazed at your home’s current valuation.
I can be reached at 702-858-9311.
Myra Gougér is a licensed REALTOR® with Realty ONE Group in Henderson. She has
been a realtor for more than 10 years in Nevada. She specializes in helping buyers and
sellers get the best prices for homes. She can be reached at 702-858-9311 or by email:
[email protected]. Her office address is 2831 St. Rose
Pkwy, Suite 100, Henderson, NV 89052.
HOA Corner
Of course, the underlying assumption is that the
from accepting
any reporting parties are being truthful. Unfortunately,
amount of you can’t legislate honesty - you can only establish
money
or consequences for lapses.
items of value
Someone determined to skirt the limits or the
that exceed reporting requirements may not find it much of a
an aggregate challenge. After all, it would be extremely difficult
amount of to identify such compliance failures without direct
$500 per year. knowledge of the breech.
CommuAdmittedly, the failure to report a gift valued at
for what can be accepted is $100, the reporting renity managers must also report any amount or $15 hardly constitutes a major crime. However, the
quirement is much lower.
item received that exceeds a value of $15. The re- statute is explicit and must be followed.
Executive board members and association offiport however is submitted to the Real Estate DiviThe amount is far less important than the princers must report receiving anything valued at more
sion, not to individual homeowners.
ciple:
honesty matters. The people entrusted to
than $15. A statement listing what was received
The statute and the regulations establish a fairly manage HOAs, be they paid community managers
must be distributed to homeowners along with the
low threshold that should provide homeowners or elected board members have a fiduciary responannual budget.
with a certain level of comfort about the people sibility to the people they serve .
Neither the statute nor the regulation specify a
running their association. Proper reporting enCompliance with the law and proper reporting
form to be used for the report. The board can adopt
courages transparency which, in turn, fosters trust. of all gifts is an important part of that responsibility.
a form for its use with assistance from the community manager, or the association’s accountant. At a
minimum, it should list the gift, its value and who Ken Richardson is the former Program Training Office for the Nevada Real Estate
provided it.
Division’s Office of the Ombudsman. He is the founder of HOA Educational Services, a
Community managers have a higher limit training and consulting company serving the HOA community. He can be reached at
and different reporting requirements. Under NAC 702-523-3023 or at: [email protected].
116.482, community managers are prohibited
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Health Fitness
Warm Weather Thoughts
– Walk It Off!
As I’m now in my 70th year of birth, I
realize some changes in my life, as well as
others in my age bracket.
As we age, physical changes can cause
declines in our ability to maintain balance, walk smoothly and muscle strength.
Any one or more of these declines can increase the risk for falling.
A recent research review highlighted
muscle weaknesses in the legs as one of
the most common risk factor for falling
among older adults. The good news is that
many of these declines can be negated with
a targeted exercise program. I incorporate
balance exercises in my cool down time for
my Zumba classes.
A decline in muscle strength, caused
in part by loss of muscle mass, typically
begins in our 30s and becomes more
pronounced after age 60. Although these
losses have been attributed to the ageing
process itself, reduced physical activity is
also a likely contributor.
As we age, we tend to do fewer activities that require muscle strength - such as
lifting objects or climbing stairs. And this
causes strength-producing muscle fibers to
shrink.
I’m fortunate to live in a community
that has extensive exercise classes for all
levels for strength building. To appreciate
how much leg strength contributes to balance, stand straight, then arms out to the
side, standing on one leg for 10-15 seconds
and realize how much you use your leg
muscles to keep yourself stable.
If it is difficult for you to keep your balance, try using a chair in the beginning,
then gradually release the chair and you
should be able to balance on your own. My
students have improved with their balancing just by doing this simple exercise!
Falls are a significant risk factor for fractures. So try to do more strength building
exercises, even if it is just lifting some light
weights, (or even using a gallon milk),
balancing on one leg and walking stairs.
I plan on increasing my strength-weight
building exercises into my program. Now
that is also your challenge!
POSITIVE ATTITUDE AND HAPPY
HEALTH TO ALL!
Mary Richard was crowned Ms. Senior Nevada 2006, was first runner-up for Ms.
Senior America 2006 and is a life-time dancer. She is one of the original columnists
for The Vegas Voice. She is now an aerobics instructor throughout Las Vegas/
Henderson. Mary can be reached at [email protected].
Kyo Mitchell
A Healthier You
An Ancient Chinese Secret
Tired of drugs? Try
an ancient Chinese
secret.
What did people
do when they suffered an illness before pharmaceutical
drugs were readily
available? Did they
simply suffer in silence? Of course not.
All
indigenous
cultures used herbal
medicine to treat
their medical afflictions. One example to demonstrate this
point is that aspirin was derived from the
twigs of a willow tree.
Originally the willow twigs were steeped
as a tea to treat headaches, pain etc. Only
later were the chemical components found
in the willow twigs developed into the drug
we now call aspirin.
Where many people may think of this
as primitive, superstitious medicine,
that is far from the truth. Many cultures
throughout Asia, Europe and the Americas
had highly developed systems of herbal
medicine to treat a wide variety of medical
conditions, including arthritis, asthma,
insomnia and digestive disorders.
There are tens of thousands of research
studies found in PUBMED (the largest
database on medical research) on herbal
medicine including the chemical constituents found in each respective herb, how
it affects the body’s physiology and what
medical conditions each herb may treat.
Where herbs (like pharmaceutical
drugs) can influence the body’s biochemistry and physiology, and help treat many
diseases, an important point needs to be
addressed. Many individuals think herbs
are perfectly safe and cannot harm you because they are all natural. Nothing could
be further from the truth.
Herbs, like drugs, can have deleterious
side effects. It is important to remember
that certain herbs can harm you. If prescribed improperly or at the wrong dose,
certain herbs can cause permanent damage, or even be lethal.
An effective way of dealing with these
side effects was developed in the art of Chinese herbal medicine millennia ago. In
Chinese herbal medicine, a single herb is
rarely if ever prescribed.
Through thousands of years of experience, the Chinese herbalists learned how
to combine certain herbs with two major
strategies in mind. The first was to add a
second herb to limit or eliminate possible
side effects from the first herb.
The second was to add another herb
which had a synergistic effect with the first
herb increasing its efficacy in treating a
specific medical condition. The result of
these two strategies was the development of
thousands of Chinese herbal “formulas” to
treat hundreds of diseases.
Using herbs to treat a medical condition
should only be done under a medical practitioner who is fully licensed and trained.
In Nevada, individuals wishing to practice
Chinese herbal medicine must be licensed
as a Doctor of Oriental Medicine.
In order to become licensed as a doctor
of oriental medicine in the state, an individual must graduate from an accredited
school of acupuncture and oriental medicine which requires a minimum of three
and a half years of training; including
anatomy, physiology, biochemistry and
pharmacology. They must also pass the
national board exams for acupuncture
and Chinese herbal medicine, as well as
the Nevada state exam for acupuncture
and oriental medicine. This ensures that
Chinese herbal medicine is practiced safely
and effectively in Nevada.
Dr. Kyo Mitchell served as faculty at Bastyr University in Seattle and Wongu
University in Las Vegas for over a decade. Dr. Mitchell practices in Summerlin and
can be reached at 702-481-6216 or [email protected].
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The Dentist
James J. White, D.D.S
Implant Placement
A third set of teeth, what a concept!
In today’s dentistry, the options that are
available to an individual who has lost some
or all of their teeth have never been better. The
standard of care for tooth loss now dictates
considering implant placement.
Implants are titanium fixtures not unlike
a screw in their appearance. Titanium is a
strong, inert metal which has commonly been
used in hip replacements. Based on long-term
performance, it is a safe material and for individuals who currently wear or need dentures,
the use of implants can be most valuable.
Four to six implants can be place in the upper arch (jaw) and teeth can be placed at the
same time. A good denture is first required to
establish all those things important to both
the patient and the dentist.
That denture is then “converted” to be
screwed permanently onto the implants the
day they are placed. There are no surprises as
the patient has already seen the teeth and ap- pearance) it can be done without any problem. It will be accomplished when the final
proved their function and aesthetics.
More importantly, if there is a little thing fixture is made.
Nothing beats trying something out before
the patient wishes to change (like color or ap-
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its finalized. The same thing can
be done with the lower denture
which tends to be the more troublesome denture for patients.
Imagine leaving the office
with beautiful teeth permanently
in place. After six months, this
“conversion” denture is removed
and replaced with a permanent
fixture that has a titanium or zirconia base for years of strength.
One must be certain that they
are not just having the “conversion” denture as an end product
since it will eventually break. Be
sure that you have the permanent, finalized, metal-framereinforced final dentures after six
months.
I know that any reputable dental office will explain all of this
and it will not usually be an item
of concern. Remember, failure serves no purpose. We all want success.
There are basically two types of finalized
permanent dentures:
1. Metal frame with teeth set in custom colored and characterized acrylic (color of the
gums) for maximal aesthetics.
Advantages: They are aesthetic, they chew
wonderfully, easy to maintain and they are
permanent.
Disadvantages: Cost. The back teeth will
need to be replaced in 8-10 years depending
on function and diet. Acrylic teeth can eventually stain, depending on the persons habits.
2. Metal or zirconia frame with zirconia
teeth and gums.
Advantages: Unbelievably beautiful, zirconia doesn’t break, doesn’t stain and the teeth
will not have to be replaced due to wear. A true
life time restoration.
The basic difference is that one is acrylic
and one of porcelain (zirconia), but they both
are wonderful and a gift to people who have
had to deal with dentures and all the compromises they present.
More next month. Until then, remember,
that one is not in good health without good
oral health. And as always, keep smiling.
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Consumer Voice
Richard Warren
What’s in Your Wallet?
The other day, I was in line at Starbucks
waiting to get the forty-cent cup of coffee that
now somehow costs more than two dollars.
This location was in the Student Union at
UNLV, so most of the people in front of me were
young college students with the occasional
older professor thrown in for good measure.
The baristas were working furiously, but the
wait was still long.
As I was looking around, I noticed something unusual, and it wasn’t the assorted sixdollar mocha latte whatchamacallits that the
kids were ordering. It was the absolute lack of
cash being exchanged.
Now you’re probably thinking, “so what, everyone uses debit cards.” Most everyone does
and I certainly do, but the kids weren’t – they
were paying with their phones.
I’ve seen the television commercials advertising the technology, but I never considered
using it, nor have I seen it in action until now.
The barista took the order and entered it
into the register. The customer simply waved
the phone in front of a small device on the
counter and the transaction was complete.
It made me wonder if the kids realized they
spend more if they currency.
What about those college kids in the Starpay with plastic.
He challenges bucks line? They are the so-called millennial
people to use only generation that is growing up with the techcash for thirty days; nology that seems to amaze, confuse and conbelieving that peo- found those of us who remember being taught
ple will spend less to count cash in elementary school.
because, when you
If the kids haven’t used cash very much it is
have to exchange doubtful they would feel any attachment to it.
actual money, it Perhaps that’s better.
has more value
Those of us who are older place an arbitrary
psychologically.
value on a piece of green paper because we are
I’ve tried it my- conditioned to believe it is worth something.
self and found it It’s just a piece of paper. Perhaps the millento be true. When I nials will find their own way of establishing
use cash, I have a economic value that works for them.
psychological atThe Starbucks line inched forward and it
just spent six dollars on a cup of coffee.
tachment to it that was finally my turn to order. I asked the barista
We have been moving away from cash for doesn’t seem to exist when I use a debit card. for a medium cup of regular coffee and the
some time now. Since we don’t use actual curCasinos understood this a long time ago. look on his face suggested he thought I was
rency as much as we use to, does the way we They don’t let gamblers use cash at the tables joking - nobody orders plain coffee.
value it change?
knowing that people will bet significantly
He was even more perplexed when I handed
Personal finance author Dave Ramsey has more if they use chips rather than physical him cash.
long advocated paying with cash rather than
using credit or debit cards. His theory, which
Richard Warren is a passionate consumer advocate. He can be reached at:
is supported by research, is that people will
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as a medical professional (my wife’s a
RN too), this is a treatment I can honestly
recommend!” – Brian W. Kerr, Las Vegas, NV.
(that’s my quote at the top of the article).
“Dr. Luzod is to me a Miracle Worker.
Certain pain is bearable, but this
chronic constant pain was not. Having
fibromyalgia and osteoarthritis, after my
first visit I had 80% less pain.” Lorraine
Blakeney
“I had blurry vision, headaches and
dizziness after a car accident and
whiplash. A friend told me about Dr.
Luzod, and my symptoms are reduced
75%!” – Margi Weber
Several times a day patients thank me for
helping them with their health problems. But
I can’t really take the credit. I’ve never healed
anyone of anything. What I do is make a
specific spinal adjustment to remove nerve
pressure, and the body responds by healing
itself. The power that made the body,
heals the body! We get tremendous results.
It’s as simple as that!
NUCCA Chiropractic is a leader in a
modern trend in the profession, low-force
gentle care that helps when other approaches
fail. Thousands of people now use it because
it is safe, uses no medication, and doesn’t
cut anything out! Many medical doctors are
secretly taking seminars to try and learn what
chiropractors do because their patients are
coming back in droves telling them they got
better under chiropractic care and asking why
they weren’t referred to a chiropractor in the
first place?
Make A Believer Out Of My Offer.
You shouldn’t go bankrupt to find out
the solution to your health problems. If
you bring in this article, you can receive my
complete 2-day workup, including
a one-on-one consultation with the
doctor, thorough examination and
x-rays, if needed for $37. This work-up
could normally cost you $180.
But, please call right away because this
offer expires by the time the next paper goes
to print, and I don’t want you to miss out.
You might be thinking, “What about further
care?” You’ll be happy to know that we do
everything we can to make care in our office
affordable. Federal guidelines prohibit this
offer for the federally insured including
Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, etc. However, we
never charge just to sit down with a doctor to
see if we can help.
Why am I doing this? My purpose is
to get as many people well through NUCCA
chiropractic care as I possibly can. I want to
become your chiropractor if you need me.
If after the exam I think I can help you I’ll
tell you, If not, I’ll personally refer you to the
appropriate healthcare professional.
Satisfaction. Please, I hope that there’s
no misunderstanding about quality of
care. You’ll get professional care that’s
affordable. My qualifications are from Life
University in Marietta, and I’ve been helping
people for over 20-years. I’ve been entrusted
to take care of newborns to pro athletes that
you may know, and I have delivered over
20,000 adjustments.
My assistants are Brandi and Allie,
and they are great people. Our office is both
friendly and warm and we try our best to
make you feel at home. We’re in Summerlin
at 1930 Village Center Cir, 702.566.HOPE
(4673), conveniently located in the
Von’s Shopping Center, right between the
Dentist and the Eye Doctor. Call today for an
appointment to start getting well! Thank You.
Devin Luzod, D. C.
P.S. When accompanied by the first, I am
also offering the second family member this
same 2 day work-up for only $17.